From American Songwriter · Jim Beviglia · · 50s
Billy Joel's Lullaby for Daughter
Billy Joel wrote a 1993 lullaby answering his daughter's death questions.
In brief
Billy Joel wrote a 1993 lullaby answering his daughter's death questions. Billy Joel created 'Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel)' to address his daughter's questions about death. Originally reported by American Songwriter.
Billy Joel's Lullaby
Billy Joel wrote a 1993 lullaby answering his daughter's death questions.
Daughter's Questions
Alexa Ray Joel asked Billy Joel about what happens to people when they die.
Joel's Explanation
Joel explained he told his daughter she would go into other people's hearts.
Lullaby Lyrics
The song reassures her she will always be part of him and dreams of her future life.
Song's Meaning
Joel's lullaby connects death to love's permanence as a pathway to immortality.
Album Release
Joel released the song on his 1993 album River Of Dreams, his last original pop album.
The bottom line
Billy Joel created 'Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel)' to address his daughter's questions about death.
